Today's Events
friday, March 13th
friday, March 13th
- Make sure that your notebook is set up for unit 6 (red unit tab, do-now pages, vocab pages).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Set-up notebook for unit 6 - waves
- Wavewatch activity (playing around with waves)
Homework:
Homework:
- Waves pre-check - Monday
- Waves formative (Google Form in Classroom) - Monday
thursday, March 12th
thursday, March 12th
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, identify which type of thermal energy transfer is easiest for you to explain (CONDUCTION, CONVECTION, RADIATION).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Unit 5 (thermal energy) test
- Waves pre-check (HW on paper)
- Waves formative (Google Form HW in Classroom)
- Set-up notebook for unit 6 - waves
Homework:
Homework:
- Save the Penguins self/group reflection - TONIGHT@11:59 pm
- Waves pre-check - Monday
- Waves formative (Google Form in Classroom) - Monday
wednesday, March 11th
wednesday, March 11th
- Please have part 2 of your Unit 5 study guide out on your desk to be checked.
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, identify which type of thermal energy transfer is hardest for you to explain (CONDUCTION, CONVECTION, RADIATION).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Unit 5 (thermal energy) study guide review
- Unit 5 review day (Gimkit? Quizizz? Quizlet? - your choice!)
Homework:
Homework:
- Save the Penguins self/group reflection - Thursday@11:59 pm
- STUDY - unit 5 (thermal energy) TEST - tomorrow
tuesday, March 10th
tuesday, March 10th
- Please begin working on your save the penguins final assessment.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Penguin final assessment
- Save the Penguins self/group reflection (see post in Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Save the Penguins self/group reflection - Thursday@11:59 pm
- Unit 5 study guide
- part 2 (thermal energy) - Wednesday
monday, March 9th
monday, March 9th
- Please have part 1 of your Unit 5 study guide out on your desk to be checked.
- Pick up your shelter, a post-testing shelter form (front counter), and a ruler (front sink).
- Please work on completing BOTH the testing day evaluation form and the post-testing shelter form.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Shelter EVALUATION day
- Unit 5 small group review/discussion day
- Class designed SUPER shelter
Homework:
Homework:
- STUDY - penguins final assessment - tomorrow
- Unit 5 study guide
- part 2 (thermal energy) - Wednesday
friday, March 6th
friday, March 6th
- Pick up your shelter, a pre-testing shelter checklist (front counter), a ruler (front sink), a testing day evaluation (1 per group - front counter), and head to lab table.
- Fill out shelter checklist (quickly), set scale to zero, make sure stopwatch is ready to go.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Shelter TESTING day
- Unit 5 small group review/discussion day
Homework:
Homework:
- Unit 5 study guide
- part 1 (STP) - Monday
- part 2 (thermal energy) - Wednesday
Thursday, March 5th
Thursday, March 5th
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, identify the material(s)/design feature that your group is planning to use to stop CONDUCTION.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Shelter building FINAL DAY
Homework:
Homework:
- Unit 5 study guide
- part 1 (STP) - Monday
- part 2 (thermal energy) - Wednesday
wednesday, march 4th - period 4 & 8 switch
wednesday, march 4th - period 4 & 8 switch
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, identify the material(s)/design feature that your group is planning to use to stop CONVECTION.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Save the Penguins - group proposal/shelter blueprint [proposal/blueprint]
- Shelter building day #2
***Materials data analysis AND group proposal must be completed and signed off by teacher before construction of shelter can begin***
Homework:
Homework:
tuesday, march 3rd
tuesday, march 3rd
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, identify the material(s) that your group is planning to use to stop RADIATION.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Save the Penguins - group proposal/shelter blueprint [proposal/blueprint]
- Shelter building day #1
***Materials data analysis AND group proposal must be completed and signed off by teacher before construction of shelter can begin***
Homework:
Homework:
- EdPuzzle - climate change - TONIGHT@11:59pm
monday, march 2nd
monday, march 2nd
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, identify one material that you DEFINITELY DO NOT want to use in your penguin shelter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Save the Penguins - group proposal/shelter blueprint [proposal/blueprint]
***Materials data analysis AND group proposal must be completed and signed off by teacher before construction of shelter can begin***
Homework:
Homework:
- EdPuzzle - climate change - Tuesday, 3/3@11:59pm
fRIDAY, february 28th
fRIDAY, february 28th
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, identify one material that you DEFINITELY want to use in your penguin shelter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Save the Penguins - materials testing
- Analysis of materials testing - (see Google Sheet in Classroom)
- Close reading of "Young Penguins" article (group work - see post in Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Close reading of "Young Penguins" (one per group in Classroom) - TONIGHT@11:59 p
- EdPuzzle - climate change - Tuesday, 3/3@11:59pm
thursday, february 27th
thursday, february 27th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, answer this question: during materials testing, we would want to see a ____________________ temperature difference between control and experimental to show a GOOD insulator.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Save the Penguins - materials testing
- SUBMIT materials testing results (see post in Classroom)
- Close reading of "Young Penguins" article (group work - see post in Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Close reading of "Young Penguins" (one per group in Classroom) - Friday@11:59 pm
- EdPuzzle - climate change - Tuesday, 3/3@11:59pm
wednesday, february 26th
wednesday, february 26th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, explain where in the penguin testing environment the RADIATION is taking place.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Save the Penguins - materials testing
- Close reading of "Young Penguins" article (group work - see post in Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Materials to test - TOMORROW!
- Close reading of "Young Penguins" (one per group in Classroom) - Friday@11:59 pm
tuesday, february 25th
tuesday, february 25th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, explain where in the penguin testing environment the CONVECTION is taking place.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Close reading of "Young Penguins" article (group work - see post in Classroom)
- Group materials brainstorm
- Save the Penguins knowledge check/quiz - (Google Form in Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Materials to test - TOMORROW!
- Close reading of "Young Penguins" (one per group in Classroom) - Friday@11:59 pm
monday, february 24th
monday, february 24th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, explain where in the penguin testing environment the CONDUCTION is taking place.
- Please have your notebook open to your WANTED: Penguin Enemies notes.
- Please grab your Chromebook from the cart.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Materials to test - TOMORROW!
friday, february 21st
friday, february 21st
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please have your save the penguins research out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Save the penguins research day (jigsaw of 5 different articles) - meet and share
- Save the Penguins group application (Google Classroom)
- WANTED: Penguin Enemies notes (copy independently - Google Classroom)
- EdPuzzle Climate Change
Homework:
Homework:
- Save the Penguins group application - TONIGHT@11:59 pm
- WANTED: Penguin Enemies notes - Monday
- Save the Penguins knowledge check/quiz - Tuesday [study guide]
thursday, february 20th
thursday, february 20th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, explain HOW the thermal energy gets from place to place in CONVECTION.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Thermal energy QUIZ
- Save the penguins research day (jigsaw of 5 different articles) - finish up from Wed.
- Save the Penguins group application (Google Classroom)
- WANTED: Penguin Enemies notes (copy independently - Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Penguin research - Friday
- Save the Penguins group application - Friday@11:59 pm
wednesday, february 19th
wednesday, february 19th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, write down one question you have about our save the penguins project.
- Please log into your Chromebook and navigate to Google Classroom.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Climate Change article (modeling how to read nonfiction science text)
- Save the penguins research day (jigsaw of 5 different articles)
Homework:
Homework:
- Penguin research - Friday
- Study - thermal energy QUIZ - tomorrow [study guide]
friday, february 14th
friday, february 14th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, describe an example of CONVECTION.
- Have your insulators vs. conductors HW out on your desk to be checked.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review of insulators vs. conductors HW
- Thermal energy transfer notes (insulators vs. conductors)
- Save the Penguins (project introduction)
Homework:
Homework:
- None - enjoy the long weekend! :-)
thursday, february 13th
thursday, february 13th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, explain why HEAT is NOT matter/molecules.
- Have your thermal energy transfer practice HW out on your desk to be checked.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review of thermal energy transfer practice HW
- Thermal energy transfer notes (insulators vs. conductors)
Homework:
Homework:
Wednesday, february 12th
Wednesday, february 12th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Check rolling whiteboard for you new seat.
- Have your heat transfer review HW out on your desk to be checked.
- Pick up your science notebook.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review of heat transfer review HW
- Thermal energy transfer notes (how heat moves)
Homework:
Homework:
monday, february 10th
monday, february 10th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, give your own definition of HEAT.
- Please take out the melting ice part 2 activity.
- Please take out the thermal energy formatives.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Melting ice activity
- Review of thermal energy formatives (Pear Deck)
- Thermal energy transfer notes (how heat moves)
Homework:
Homework:
- None :-)
friday, february 7th
friday, february 7th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please pick up the melting ice part 1 activity from the front counter.
- If you didn't pick up the thermal energy formatives yesterday, please do so today!
- Be sure to turn the chemical lunchwarmer lab into your class period bin.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Melting ice activity
- Midterm wrap-up
- Catch up/work day (chemistry portfolio, lunchwarmer lab, EdPuzzles - extra credit)
Homework:
Homework:
- Thermal energy formatives
- Melting ice part 2 [on-grade] [honors]
- Chemical reaction EdPuzzles (extra credit) - Sunday@11:59 pm
thursday, february 6th
thursday, february 6th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please pick up the thermal energy formatives from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Science 8 Midterm - (see post in Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
wednesday, february 5th
wednesday, february 5th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, explain what happens during an endothermic reaction.
- Please have the midterm study guide (K,L,M) out on your desk to be checked.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Quiz - endo/exothermic reactions (see post in Classroom)
- Midterm review day (review games)
- Authentic Performance Task: Chemical Lunchwarmers [HONORS]
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio endo/exothermic Slides - tonight @11:59pm
- Authentic Performance Task: Chemical Lunchwarmers [on-grade] [HONORS] Friday
- STUDY - midterm tomorrow
tuesday, february 4th
tuesday, february 4th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please pick up from your class period bin or take out the Chemical Lunchwarmer Lab packet.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Midterm Study Guide (K,L,M) - Wednesday
- Quiz - endo/exothermic - Wednesday [study guide]
- Chemistry Portfolio endo/exothermic Slides - Wednesday @11:59pm
- Authentic Performance Task: Chemical Lunchwarmers [on-grade] [HONORS] Friday
monday, february 3rd
monday, february 3rd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please pick up from your class period bin or take out the Chemical Lunchwarmer Lab packet.
- Please have your midterm study guide answers (D - J) out on your desk to be checked. If you did it digitally, please grab a Chromebook and have it open!
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Midterm Study Guide (K,L,M) - Wednesday
- Quiz - endo/exothermic - Wednesday [study guide]
- Chemistry Portfolio endo/exothermic Slides - Wednesday @11:59pm
Thursday, January 30th
Thursday, January 30th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, give an example of an ENDOTHERMIC reaction.
- Please pick up from your class period bin or take our the Chemical Lunchwarmer Lab packet.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Midterm Study Guide (D, E, F) - tomorrow
- Chemistry Portfolio endo/exothermic Slides - Sunday @11:59pm
wednesday, January 29th
wednesday, January 29th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, give an example of an EXOTHERMIC reaction.
- Please have the endothermic and exothermic reactions demos data sheet out on your desk.
- Please have the endo/exothermic practice HW out on your desk.
- Please grab 4 different colored pencils (front counter, Chromebook cart, back counter near PT)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Endo/exothermic reactions (graphing temperature data)
- Authentic Performance Task: Chemical Lunchwarmers [on-grade] [HONORS]
Homework:
Homework:
- Midterm Study Guide (D, E, F) - Friday
- Chemistry Portfolio endo/exothermic Slides - Sunday @11:59pm
tuesday, January 28th
tuesday, January 28th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 5 Do-Now page, explain what happens during an EXOTHERMIC reaction.
- Please have parts A,B,C of the midterm study guide out to be checked (do NOT need to get a Chromebook if it's digital.)
- Please pick up the endothermic and exothermic reactions demos data sheet from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Endo/exothermic practice HW - tomorrow
- Midterm Study Guide (D, E, F) - Friday
monday, January 27th
monday, January 27th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please pick up a GREEN unit 5 tab (if you didn't on Friday) and set-up your notebook (3 pages for Do-Nows, 2 pages for vocab - you know the drill!)
- Please the endo/exothermic formatives (Friday's HW) out on your desk!
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Midterm Study Guide (A, B, C) - tomorrow
friday, January 24th
friday, January 24th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, note one area of unit 4 that you are super confident about for today's test.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Unit 4 test - show what you know!
Homework:
Homework:
- Endo/exothermic formatives - Monday
- Midterm Study Guide (A, B, C) - Tuesday
thursday, January 23rd
thursday, January 23rd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, note one area of unit 4 that you are confused about/need help with.
- Please have your unit 4 study guide out to be checked (if digital, please grab Chromebook).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Unit 4 final review
- Review games (Quizlet and Quizizz)
Homework:
Homework:
- STUDY - unit 4 test tomorrow!
wednesday, January 22nd
wednesday, January 22nd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, write down one study tool that will help you prepare for the unit 4 test.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Work day - unit 4 study guide
- Work day - portfolio/EdPuzzles
- Independent review (Quizlet and Quizizz)
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio - physical/chemical changes Slides - tonight, 1/22 @11:59pm
- Unit 4 study guide (periods 2,4,6,8)
tuesday, January 21st
tuesday, January 21st
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, explain (briefly) why photosynthesis is a CHEMICAL change.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Quiz - physical/chemical changes
- Work day - portfolio/EdPuzzles
- Work day - unit 4 study guide
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio - physical/chemical changes Slides - Wednesday, 1/22 @11:59pm
- EdPuzzle - photosynthesis AND digestion videos and questions - TONIGHT @11:59pm
friday, January 17th
friday, January 17th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, identify if digestion if a physical or chemical change.
- Please put your chemistry in a bag lab into your class period bin (on-grade only)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Modeling Digestion - making a stomach model
- Work day - portfolio/EdPuzzles
Homework:
Homework:
- QUIZ - physical/chemical changes - Tuesday [study guide]
- Chemistry Portfolio - physical/chemical changes Slides - Wednesday, 1/22 @11:59pm
- EdPuzzle - photosynthesis AND digestion videos and questions - Tuesday, 1/21 @11:59pm
thursday, January 16th
thursday, January 16th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, list one of the PRODUCTS of our chemistry in a bag lab. (Hint - why did it turn yellow?)
- Please pick up the making molecules activity sheet from the front counter.
- Please have the chemistry portfolio p/c changes planning page out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Making Molecules - chemistry in a bag
- Work day - portfolio
- Honors only - balancing equations
Homework:
Homework:
- On-grade (periods 2,4,6,8) - chemistry in a bag lab - tomorrow
- QUIZ - physical/chemical changes - Tuesday [study guide]
wednesday, January 15th
wednesday, January 15th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, restate the law of conservation of mass in your own words or give an example of it in action.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- On-grade (periods 2,4,6,8) - chemistry portfolio p/c changes planning page - Thursday
- On-grade (periods 2,4,6,8) - chemistry in a bag lab - Friday
tuesday, January 14th
tuesday, January 14th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, list one physical change you observed from the part of the lab you completed yesterday.
- Please pick up the chemistry in a bag lab from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Law of Conservation of Matter/Mass notes
- Chemistry in a bag lab - physical/chemical changes
Homework:
Homework:
- Honors (period 3 ONLY) - physical/chemical changes lab CER - Wednesday
- On-grade (periods 2,4,6,8) - chemistry portfolio p/c changes planning page - Thursday
- On-grade (periods 2,4,6,8) - chemistry in a bag lab - Friday
Monday, January 13th
Monday, January 13th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, list one chemical change you observed from the first part of the lab you completed on Friday.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Physical/chemical changes mini-lab
- Photosynthesis - evidence of a chemical change
Homework:
Homework:
- Honors (period 3 ONLY) - physical/chemical changes lab CER - Wednesday
- On-grade (periods 2,4,6,8) - chemistry portfolio p/c changes planning page - Thursday
Friday, January 10th
Friday, January 10th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, describe whether roasting a marshmallow would be a physical or chemical change.
- Please take the P/C changes mini lab from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- None :-)
Thursday, January 9th
Thursday, January 9th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- My claim: Tik Tok is the best app available for download on a mobile device.
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, give one piece of evidence that supports my above claim.
- Please take the CER model worksheet from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- EdPuzzle - law of conservation of mass video/questions - Thursday @11:59 pm
wednesday, January 8th
wednesday, January 8th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, list one example of a CHEMICAL change to matter.
- Please have the physical/chemical changes review HW out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review physical/chemical changes review HW
- Characteristic properties notes
- Changes in matter exploration experiments (discussion and review)
Homework:
Homework:
- EdPuzzle - law of conservation of mass video/questions - Thursday @11:59 pm
tuesday, January 7th
tuesday, January 7th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, list one example of a PHYSICAL change to matter.
- Please pick up the physical/chemical changes review HW from the front counter.
- Please have the changes in matter exploration HW out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Physical/chemical changes notes (review/questions)
- Changes in matter exploration experiments
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio ECM Slides - TONIGHT @11:59 pm
- Physical/Chemical changes review HW - TOMORROW
- EdPuzzle - law of conservation of mass video/questions - Thursday @11:59 pm
monday, January 6th
monday, January 6th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please copy down homework into your agenda.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Physical/chemical changes notes (see post in Google Classroom)
- EdPuzzle - law of conservation of mass video/questions (see post in Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Finish copying Physical/chemical changes notes into science notebook - Tuesday
- Chemistry Portfolio ECM Slides - Tuesday @11:59 pm
- Changes in matter exploration - front side ONLY - Tuesday
- EdPuzzle - law of conservation of mass video/questions - Thursday @11:59 pm
friday, January 3rd
friday, January 3rd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, explain how many different types of atoms elements are made of.
- Please have the ECM planing page out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Show what you know - ECM Quiz
- Physical/chemical changes notes
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio ECM Slides - Tuesday, 1/7/20 @11:59 pm
- Changes in matter exploration - front side ONLY
Thursday, January 2nd
Thursday, January 2nd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, give an example of an everyday compound.
- Please pick up the ECM Venn/Frayer diagram from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- ECM Frayer/Venn diagram
- Classifying matter - elements, compounds, mixtures
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio ECM Slides - Tuesday, 1/7/20 @11:59 pm
- Quiz - Elements, Compounds, Mixture - TOMORROW [study guide]
- Chemistry Portfolio ECM planning page (per 2, 4, 6, 8) - TOMORROW
friday, december 20th
friday, december 20th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, give an example of an everyday mixture.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review - ECM - 12 station activity
- Classifying matter - elements, compounds, mixtures
- Compounds/Mixtures lab
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio planning page ECM - Friday, 1/3/20
- Quiz - Elements, Compounds, Mixture - Friday, 1/3/20 [study guide]
thursday, december 19th
thursday, december 19th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, explain what a compound is.
- Please pick up the Chemistry Portfolio planning page ECM from the front counter.
- Please get the ECM 12 station activity worksheet (small sheet in orange bin) taped into your notebook.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review - ECM HW
- Classifying matter - elements, compounds, mixtures
- ECM - 12 station activity
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio planning page ECM - Friday, 1/3/20
- Snacks for mixtures lab - TOMORROW
wednesday, december 18th
wednesday, december 18th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, explain what a mixture is.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Classifying matter - elements, compounds, mixtures
Homework:
Homework:
- ECM HW
- Snacks for mixtures lab - FRIDAY
monday, december 16th
monday, december 16th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Unit 4 Do-Now page, explain what an element is.
- Please take out your ECM poem/questions (Thursday's HW).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Classifying matter - elements, compounds, mixtures
Homework:
Homework:
- None :-)
- Snacks for mixtures lab - FRIDAY
friday, december 13th
friday, december 13th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- If you did NOT yesterday, please set up your notebook for unit 4 (purple tab).
- Please be sure that you picked up a copy of the ECM poem/questions HW (extras are in the THURSDAY folder of the student center).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Digital Citizenship - social media and your brain
Homework:
Homework:
- ECM Poem - Monday
- Chemistry Portfolio - PT/combining elements Slides - Sunday @11:59 pm
thursday, december 12th
thursday, december 12th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, write down one topic from Unit 3 that you are going to ROCK on today's test!
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Show what you know - unit 3 test
- Set up notebook for unit 4
Homework:
Homework:
- ECM Poem - Monday
- Chemistry Portfolio - PT/combining elements Slides - Sunday @11:59 pm
wednesday, december 11th
wednesday, december 11th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, write down one topic from Unit 3 that you are still confused about or need more practice with.
- Please take out the Unit 3 study guide (if you did it digitally, please grab a Chromebook and open the document).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- STUDY - unit 3 test TOMORROW
- Natural/Aritificial flavors article (Google Form - Classroom) - TONIGHT @11:59 PM
tuesday, december 10th
tuesday, december 10th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, trace back the atoms in a plastic water bottle.
- Please take out the Chemistry Portfolio PT/Combining Elements planning page.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Natural/Aritificial flavors article (Google Form - see post in Classroom)
- Analyzing food source (Doritos) activity
- Work day: Chemistry Portfolio OR unit 3 study guide
Homework:
Homework:
- unit 3 study guide - tomorrow
- Natural/Aritificial flavors article (Google Form - see post in Classroom) - Wed@11:59
monday, december 9th
monday, december 9th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, give an example of one natural substance and one synthetic substance.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio planning page "PT/combining elements" - tomorrow
friday, december 6th
friday, december 6th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, create your own definition for SYNTHETIC.
- Please have the Everyday Compound or Poison article/graphic organizer out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Natural vs. synthetic materials notes
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio planning page "PT/combining elements" - Tuesday, 12/10
thursday, december 5th
thursday, december 5th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, identify which elements go with the following chemical symbols:
- C Co Cl
- Pick up a period table or take one out of your folder to help you. (You'll need it for the quiz).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Quiz - atoms, elements, PT, combining elements
- Everyday Compound or Poison article and graphic organizer
Homework:
Homework:
wednesday, december 4th
wednesday, december 4th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, identify the number of molecules in this chemical formula: 4NaOCl
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- EdPuzzle - "Why Star Stuff Matters?" (Google Classroom) - TONIGHT @11:59 PM
- Chemistry Portfolio - intro to matter Slides - TONIGHT @11:59 pm
- Quiz - atoms, elements, PT, combining elements - TOMORROW, 12/5 [study guide]
wednesday, november 27th
wednesday, november 27th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, explain what a molecule is.
- If needed, please be sure to put your build a molecule simulation lab into the class period bin.
- Please have your Chemistry Portfolio intro to matter planning page out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- How to Speak Chemistrian
- EdPuzzle - "Why Star Stuff Matters?" (see post in Google Classroom)
- Chemistry Portfolio - intro to matter planning page/Slides work day
Homework:
Homework:
- EdPuzzle - "Why Star Stuff Matters?" (Google Classroom) - Tues, 12/3 @11:59 PM
- Chemistry Portfolio - intro to matter Slides - Wednesday, 12/4 @11:59 pm
tuesday, november 26th
tuesday, november 26th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, explain what a subscript after and below a chemical symbol tells you (what it means).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Work day - Build a Molecule Simulation Lab (see post in Google Classroom) (Per 2/3)
- EdPuzzle - "Why Star Stuff Matters?" (see post in Google Classroom)
- Chemistry Portfolio - intro to matter planning page
Homework:
Homework:
- Build a Molecule Simulation Lab - Wednesday, 11/27
- Chemistry Portfolio - intro to matter planning page - Wednesday, 11/27
- EdPuzzle - "Why Star Stuff Matters?" (see post in Google Classroom) - Tues, 12/3 @11:59 PM
monday, november 25th
monday, november 25th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please sit down at a computer, log in, and navigate to Google Classroom.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Work day - Build a Molecule Simulation Lab (see post in Google Classroom)
- EdPuzzle - "Why Star Stuff Matters?" (see post in Google Classroom)
- Chemistry Portfolio - intro to matter planning page
Homework:
Homework:
- Build a Molecule Simulation Lab - Wednesday, 11/27
- Chemistry Portfolio - intro to matter planning page - Wednesday, 11/27
- EdPuzzle - "Why Star Stuff Matters?" (see post in Google Classroom) - Tues, 12/3 @11:59 PM
friday, november 22nd
friday, november 22nd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please sit down at a computer, log in, and navigate to Google Classroom.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review - combining elements an counting atoms
- Work day - Build a Molecule Simulation Lab (see post in Google Classroom)
- EdPuzzle - "Why Star Stuff Matters?" (see post in Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Meet in computer lab A (Mon)
thursday, november 21st
thursday, november 21st
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please sit down at a computer, log in, and navigate to Google Classroom.
- Please take out the combining elements PART 2 HW (last night's HW)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Introduction - Build a Molecule Simulation Lab
- Work day - Build a Molecule Simulation Lab (see post in Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Meet in computer lab A (Fri, Mon)
wednesday, november 20th
wednesday, november 20th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, explain what a coefficient in front of a chemical formula tells you (what it means).
- Please take out the combining elements PART 1 HW (last night's HW)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Combining elements PART 2 HW (back)
- Meet in computer lab A (Thurs, Fri, Mon)
tuesday, november 19th
tuesday, november 19th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, explain where the metals are located on the periodic table (left, right, touching the staircase?)
- Please take out the meet the elements HW (last night's HW)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
monday, november 18th
monday, november 18th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, explain how you know how many PROTONS an element has in its nucleus.
- Please take out the periodic table scavenger hunt (Friday's HW)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
friday, november 15th
friday, november 15th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, list one thing you know about elements or the periodic table.
- Period 3 (honors) ONLY - please make sure ALL parts of the Oobleck lab are turned into the basket.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Periodic table scavenger hunt
- Chemistry Portfolio set-up/name Slides - Sunday @11:59 pm
thursday, november 14th
thursday, november 14th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, identify one of the smaller particles that make up an atom (just list one of the three of them).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Atom basic notes
- Chemistry portfolio intro/set-up
Homework:
Homework:
- Chemistry Portfolio set-up/name Slides - Sunday @11:59 pm
- Oobleck - [honors] - TOMORROW (per. 3)
wednesday, november 13th
wednesday, november 13th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, pick which choice from below you think an ATOM is closest in SIZE to:
- a.) grain of sand b.) marble c.) water molecule d.) tennis ball
- Periods 2,4,6,8 ONLY - please turn in BOTH sheets of the Oobleck lab into your class period bin.
- Please take out the pennies formative assessment (last night's HW).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Pennies formative gallery walk
- Atom basic notes
Homework:
Homework:
- Oobleck - [honors] - FRIDAY (per. 3)
tuesday, november 12th
tuesday, november 12th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, identify one property of a solid. (How do we know something is a solid?)
- Please take out the Oobleck lab from yesterday.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Oobleck lab debate (is it a liquid or a solid?)
- Quiz - phases of matter/phase changes
- Oobleck lab work time [on-grade] [honors]
Homework:
Homework:
- Pennies formative (both sides)
- Oobleck - [on-grade] - TOMORROW (per. 2, 4, 6, 8)
- Oobleck - [honors] - FRIDAY (per. 3)
monday, november 11th - Veteran's day
monday, november 11th - Veteran's day
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, identify one property of a liquid. (How do we know something is a liquid?)
- Please pick up the Oobleck lab from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
1. Review of phases of matter/phase changes
2. Oobleck lab (is it a liquid or a solid?) [on-grade] [honors]
Homework:
Homework:
- Oobleck - UP TO pre-debate questions [on-grade] [honors]
- Phases of matter/phase changes QUIZ - TOMORROW [study guide]
- "Hunting the Elements" EdPuzzle video - TONIGHT @11:59 pm
wednesday, november 6th
wednesday, november 6th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, identify how the particles are moving in a gas.
- Please put the phase changes lab into your class period bin.
- Grab your Chromebook, log onto Classroom, and begin watching the "Hunting the Elements" EdPuzzle video - DON'T FORGET TO LOG IN WITH GOOGLE!!!
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
"Hunting the Elements" EdPuzzle video - DON'T FORGET TO LOG IN WITH GOOGLE!!!
Homework:
Homework:
- "Hunting the Elements" EdPuzzle video - Monday, 11/11 @11:59 pm
- Phases of matter/phase changes QUIZ - Tuesday, 11/12 [study guide]
tuesday, november 5th
tuesday, november 5th
Election Day!
Election Day!
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, identify which phases of matter take the shape of the container they are in.
- Please pick up the Astronomy Portfolio scale slides peer review from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Phases of matter/phase changes notes (8th period - see post in Google Classroom)
- Astronomy Portfolio scale slides peer review
- Astronomy Portfolio final reflection (see post in Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
monday, november 4th
monday, november 4th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the unit 3 Do-Now page, explain what things a substance must have to be considered matter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Phases of matter/phase changes notes (HONORS - see post in Google Classroom)
- Phases of matter "lab" [on-grade] [honors]
- HONORS only - phases of matter Venn diagram
Homework:
Homework:
- Phases of matter "lab" [on-grade] [honors] - Wednesday
- Honors only - phases of matter Venn diagram - tomorrow
- **Headphones - Tuesday and Wednesday
friday, november 1st
friday, november 1st
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please have the matter formatives HW out on your desk.
- Set - up your notebook for unit 3 - foundations of matter:
- Attach the pink unit tab on your next blank page/add to your table of contents
- Leave 2 pages (at least) for Do-Nows and 2 pages for vocab
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review of matter formatives HW
- Phases of matter notes (HONORS - see post in Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Astronomy Portfolio scale slides - Sunday @11:59 pm
thursday, october 31st
thursday, october 31st
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, write down one area of seasons or scale that feel very confident about.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Show what you know - unit 2 test (seasons/scale)
Homework:
Homework:
wednesday, october 30th
wednesday, october 30th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, write down one area of seasons or scale that you are still confused about.
- Please have the seasons final review out on your desk.
- Please have the unit 2 study guide out on your desk (if it's digital, please pull it up on a Chromebook.)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review - seasons final practice
- Unit 2 review Quizlet Live/Quizizz
Homework:
Homework:
- Study - unit 2 test tomorrow
tuesday, october 29th
tuesday, october 29th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, rate/grade your work so far on your astronomy portfolio (Good? Not so good? :-( ?)
- If you didn't hand in your shrinking the solar system lab, please put it in your class period bin.
- Please pick up the seasons final review from the front counter.
- If you want a HARD COPY of the unit 2 study guide (it's not required, a digital copy is available), pick one up from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Work Day: unit 2 study guide; Astronomy Portfolio Slides; seasons final review ws
Homework:
Homework:
monday, october 28th
monday, october 28th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, explain how much space do you think we would need to make a scale model of BOTH the distances and sizes.
- If you didn't hand in your shrinking the solar system lab on Friday, please put it in your class period bin.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Astronomy Portfolio - scale planning page
friday, october 25th
friday, october 25th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, if you were to make the Sun the size of a hula hoop, what sized item would you use to represent Earth?
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- None :-)
thursday, october 24th
thursday, october 24th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, explain whether you think it is possible to fit a scale model of our solar system in room 218.
- Please take out the scale practice HW.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- None :-)
wednesday, october 23rd
wednesday, october 23rd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, explain whether you think Pluto should be considered a planet in our solar system.
- Please pick up the dwarf planet article from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- New Dwarf Planet discovery article and questions (period 2 only - Wicked trip)
Homework:
Homework:
tuesday, october 22nd
tuesday, october 22nd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, write down one real life scale model you have used or seen.
- Please pick up the AP - seasons Slides peer review checklist from the front counter.
- **Period 8 ONLY - check rolling whiteboard for new seats.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Scale of our solar system
- AP - seasons Slides peer review checklist
Homework:
Homework:
monday, october 21st
monday, october 21st
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, write down how far apart you think the Sun and Neptune are (in miles)
- Please take out the scale formatives HW.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Astronomy Portfolio seasons Slides - TONIGHT, 11:59 pm
FRIDAY, october 18th
FRIDAY, october 18th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, write down one topic you are going to do well on during today's seasons quiz.
- Please take out the seasons review HW and the Astronomy Portfolio seasons planning page.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Quiz - seasons
- Peer review - gravity slides (astronomy portfolio - see post in Classroom)
- Astronomy Portfolio seasons Slides work day.
Homework:
Homework:
- Scale formatives (both sides)
- Astronomy Portfolio seasons Slides - Monday, 11:59 pm
wednesday, october 16th
wednesday, october 16th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, explain what happens to angle of sunlight when your hemisphere is experiencing winter.
- Please pick up a "seasons on Mars article question worksheet" from the front counter.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Seasons notes - (Seasons on Mars article/questions)
Homework:
Homework:
- Seasons review homework - THURSDAY
- Astronomy Portfolio seasons planning page - FRIDAY
tuesday, october 15th
tuesday, october 15th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, explain what happens to length of daylight when your hemisphere is experiencing summer.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Seasons notes - (through the BIG IDEA)
Homework:
Homework:
- Seasons review homework - THURSDAY
monday, october 14th
monday, october 14th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, list what months is it summer in ALASKA and AUSTRALIA.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Seasons notes - (photoperiod - angle of sunlight )
Homework:
Homework:
- Seasons review homework - THURSDAY
- Astronomy Portfolio - GRAVITY slides - TONIGHT @11:59 pm
friday, october 11th
friday, october 11th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, give one reason how we know that distance between Earth and the Sun is NOT the cause of season's on Earth.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Seasons notes - (Sun's importance - photoperiod)
Homework:
Homework:
- Astronomy Portfolio - GRAVITY slides - Monday @11:59 pm
thursday, october 10th
thursday, october 10th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy unit 2 Do-Now page, draw the SHAPE of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
- Please take out the sun/earth survey HW.
- Please take out the gravity planning page.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Sun/Earth survey data tally
- Seasons notes - (vocab - shorter days in winter prompt)
Homework:
Homework:
- Astronomy Portfolio - GRAVITY slides - Monday @11:59 pm
tuesday, october 8th
tuesday, october 8th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the next blank page of your notebook, attach the unit 2 (yellow) index tab.
- Add unit 2 to your table of contents.
- Leave 2 pages for Do-Nows and 2 pages for vocab.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Astronomy Portfolio moon slides peer review (see post in Classroom)
- Astronomy Portfolio: gravity planning page
Homework:
Homework:
- Seasons brainstorm (sun/earth survey) - Thursday
Monday, october 7th
Monday, october 7th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, write down one topic that you are going to ROCK on the unit 1 test today!
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Show what you know - UNIT 1 TEST (moon, eclipses, gravity)
Homework:
Homework:
- Astronomy portfolio gravity planning page - tomorrow - end of period
- Seasons brainstorm (sun/earth survey) - Thursday
friday, october 4th
friday, october 4th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, write down one topic that you are still confused about (moon, eclipses, gravity) that you want to review today.
- Please have your unit 1 study guide out to be checked (if digital, grab a Chromebook)
- **Period 3 HONORS only - please make sure to put your gravity lab in the class bin.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Moon evaluation - review
- Study guide - review
- Quizlet/Quizizz (see post in Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- STUDY - unit 1 test - Monday
thursday, october 3rd
thursday, october 3rd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, explain the relationship between distance to the Sun and the time it takes to orbit the sun (orbital period).
- If you did NOT turn in your gravity lab yesterday, please make sure it goes in the class period bin (periods 2, 4, 6, 8 ONLY)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Quiz - gravity (Google Classroom)
- Moon evaluation
- Study guide work day
Homework:
Homework:
- Gravity Lab - [HONORS] **Honors ONLY - TOMORROW
- Moon evaluation
- Unit 1 study guide
wednesday, october 2nd
wednesday, october 2nd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, explain the relationship between distance to an object you are interacting with and the gravitational force.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Gravity Lab - part 2 [on-grade] [HONORS]
- Astronomy Portfolio - gravity planning page
Homework:
Homework:
- Gravity Lab - TOMORROW [on-grade] [HONORS] **Honors - Friday
- Astronomy Portfolio (moon/eclipse Slides) - TONIGHT, 11:59 pm
- Quiz (gravity) - TOMORROW [study guide]
tuesday, october 1st
tuesday, october 1st
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, explain the relationship between mass of an object you are interacting with and the gravitational force.
- Please take out the gravity review homework.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review gravity HW
- Gravity Lab - part 1 [on-grade] [HONORS]
Homework:
Homework:
- Astronomy Portfolio (moon/eclipse Slides) - Wednesday, 11:59 pm
- Quiz (gravity) - Thursday [study guide]
monday, september 30th
monday, september 30th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, give an example of an object experiencing gravity.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Gravity review worksheet
- Astronomy Portfolio (moon/eclipse Slides) - Wednesday, 11:59 pm
friday, september 27th
friday, september 27th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, give your own definition of gravity.
- Please have the gravity formatives out on your desk.
- Please have the moon planning page out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Gravity formative review/notes
- Peer group meeting - eclipse information
- Astronomy Portfolio - moon slides work day
Homework:
Homework:
- None - have a great weekend! :-)
thursday, september 26th
thursday, september 26th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, sketch the layout of the sun, Earth, and moon during a SOLAR eclipse.
- Please have the moon review HW out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Moon review HW (review)
- Quiz - phases of the moon and eclipses
- Astronomy portfolio moon planning page (eclipse info - back of worksheet)
Homework:
Homework:
- Moon planning page - ECLIPSE info (back of worksheet)
- Gravity formatives
wednesday, september 25th
wednesday, september 25th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, sketch the layout of the sun, Earth, and moon during a LUNAR eclipse.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Eclipses notes and modeling
- Astronomy portfolio moon planning page (eclipse info - back of worksheet)
Homework:
Homework:
- Moon review HW
- Quiz - (moon phases/eclipses) - Thursday [study guide]
tuesday, september 24th
tuesday, september 24th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, explain (briefly) what we see on Earth during a SOLAR eclipse.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Quiz - (moon phases/eclipses) - Thursday [study guide]
monday, september 23rd
monday, september 23rd
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, explain what is happening/why we see a NEW MOON.
- Please take out the moon planning page.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Revisit your original model (Post-It in notebook)
- Peer group meeting - moon planning page
- Astronomy Portfolio - moon Slides work day
Homework:
Homework:
- None :-)
friday, september 20th
friday, september 20th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- If you DID NOT yesterday, please turn your moon lab into the class period bin.
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, explain what is happening/why we see a FULL MOON.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Science Challenge data collection (Google Classroom)
- Astronomy portfolio - setting up Slides (Google Classroom)
- Astronomy portfolio - moon planning page
Homework:
Homework:
- Astronomy portfolio - set-up Slides (Google Classroom) - Friday (end of period)
- Astronomy portfolio - moon planning page (front side ONLY)
thursday, september 19th
thursday, september 19th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, explain how much of the moon is ALWAYS reflecting light from the Sun (think about what it looks like from SPACE).
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Moon phases lab [on grade] [honors]
- Astronomy portfolio - setting up Slides (Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Moon phases lab [on grade] [honors]
- Astronomy portfolio - set-up Slides (Google Classroom) - Friday (end of period)
wednesday, september 18th
wednesday, september 18th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, explain where the sunlight is during a NEW MOON.
- Please have the moon calculator HW out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review of moon calculator HW (last night's HW)
- Moon notes
- Astronomy portfolio intro (if time)
Homework:
Homework:
- None :-)
tuesday, september 17th
tuesday, september 17th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please pick up a moon calculator HW from the front counter.
- On the astronomy Do-Now page, give an example of an object orbiting.
- Please have the moon formatives HW (part 2) out on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review of moon formatives part 2 (last night's HW)
- Moon notes
- Astronomy portfolio intro (if time)
Homework:
Homework:
Monday, september 16th
Monday, september 16th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please pick up a blue index tab from the front counter.
- On the next blank page of your notebook, attach the blue index tab.
- Don't forget to update your TABLE OF CONTENTS.
- Be sure to have the moon formatives part 1 out on your desk to be checked.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Review of moon formatives part 1 (Friday's HW)
- Moon notes
Homework:
Homework:
- Moon formatives - part 2 (Tuesday)
friday, september 13th
friday, september 13th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- In your science notebook, on your Do-Now page, explain the proper use of the fire extinguisher.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Quiz - lab safety
- Classroom scavenger hunt
Homework:
Homework:
- Moon formatives - part 1 (Monday), part 2 (Tuesday)
thursday, september 12th
thursday, september 12th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please pick up the lab safety peer review worksheet from the front counter.
- In your science notebook, on your Do-Now page, explain WHEN to use the eyewash.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Lab safety project - "presentation" (see Classroom for list of student projects)
- Lab safety project peer review
Homework:
Homework:
- Quiz - lab safety - TOMORROW [study guide]
- Student submitted safety quiz question (Google Classroom)
wednesday, september 11th
wednesday, september 11th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please check the seating chart on the whiteboard. (A few seats changed.)
- Please pick up the lab safety rubric from the front counter.
- In your science notebook, on your Do-Now page, explain WHEN to use the fire blanket.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Lab safety project - work day
Homework:
Homework:
- Lab safety project - TOMORROW
- Quiz - lab safety - Friday [study guide]
tuesday, september 10th
tuesday, september 10th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please check the seating chart on the whiteboard. (A few seats changed from yesterday).
- Please pick up:
- Ruler, Sharpie, orange unit tab, lab safety contact
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Notebook set-up
- Lab safety project - work day
Homework:
Homework:
- Lab safety project - Thursday
monday, september 9th
monday, september 9th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please using the seating chart on the whiteboard to find your seat.
- Please have science notebook out on your desk. (If it's in the bin, please grab it.)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Notebook check in
- Classroom safety map
- Lab safety project - introduction
Homework:
Homework:
- Lab safety project - Thursday
friday, september 6th
friday, september 6th
Double 1st - welcome back assembly
Double 1st - welcome back assembly
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please have a seat anywhere. Please make a GOOD choice.
- Copy HW from front board into agenda.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Chromebook/Google Classroom log-in
- Index card - 3 things I wish my teacher knew
- "Rules"/expectations for 8th grade science
Homework:
Homework:
- Composition notebook - Monday, 9/9
- Beginning of year Form (Google Classroom) - Monday, 9/9
thursday, september 5th
thursday, september 5th
WELCOME BACK! :-)
WELCOME BACK! :-)
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please have a seat anywhere.
- Copy HW from front board into agenda...(we'll discuss)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Composition notebook - Monday, 9/9
- Beginning of year forms (Google Classroom) - Monday, 9/9
tuesday, June 11th
tuesday, June 11th
Math Benchmark assessment
Math Benchmark assessment
Promotion Practice (periods 5 - 8)
Promotion Practice (periods 5 - 8)
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please have a seat and relax! :-)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- CLEAN OUT LOCKERS!!!!
monday, June 10th
monday, June 10th
ELA Benchmark assessment
ELA Benchmark assessment
Promotion Practice (periods 5 - 8)
Promotion Practice (periods 5 - 8)
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please have a seat and relax! :-)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- CLEAN OUT LOCKERS!!!!
thursday, June 6th
thursday, June 6th
Science Final Exam - Delayed Opening Schedule
Science Final Exam - Delayed Opening Schedule
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- If you want your science notebook, please take it home!!!
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Cosmos - "When Knowledge Conquered Fear"
- Exit Interview (in Classroom, if you didn't finish it after your final exam)
Homework:
Homework:
- Exit Interview (Classroom) - Sunday @ 11:59 PM
Wednesday, June 5th
Wednesday, June 5th
Math Final Exam - Delayed Opening Schedule
Math Final Exam - Delayed Opening Schedule
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- If you would like to use the final exam study guide during our game, please take it out and put it on your desk.
- If you want your science notebook, please take it home!!!
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Physics Pictionary
- Quizlet and Quizizz final exam review (Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Science final - TOMORROW!!!
tuesday, June 4th
tuesday, June 4th
Social Studies Final Exam - Delayed Opening Schedule
Social Studies Final Exam - Delayed Opening Schedule
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- If you would like to use the final exam study guide during our game, please take it out and put it on your desk.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Earth Science Jeopardy
- Quizlet and Quizizz final exam review (Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Science final - Thursday, 6/6
monday, June 3rd
monday, June 3rd
ELA Final Exam - Delayed Opening Schedule
ELA Final Exam - Delayed Opening Schedule
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- Please grab a Chromebook from the cart.
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Quizlet and Quizizz final exam review (Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Science final - Thursday, 6/6
friday, may 31st
friday, may 31st
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Do-Now page, list one topic on the final exam that you would like to review (thermal energy, waves, earth science, physics)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
Homework:
Homework:
- Final Exam topic self-assessment - TONIGHT @11:59 pm
thursday, may 30th
thursday, may 30th
Do-Now:
Do-Now:
- On your Do-Now page, list one topic in physics that you feel very confident about (forces, friction, energy, Newton's Law, etc)
Today's Goals:
Today's Goals:
- Unit 8 (physics) test
- Final Exam topic self-assessment (Google Classroom)
Homework:
Homework:
- Final Exam topic self-assessment - Friday @11:59 pm